Housing
Philly property owners push City Council to kill sprinkler bill for high-rise buildings
The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.
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‘Game-changing’ loan fund in Philly celebrates first affordable housing project
Launched two years ago, the Philadelphia Accelerator Fund is designed to help Black and brown developers access capital for affordable housing projects.
1 year ago
Lawsuit blames deadly Fairmount rowhouse fire on PHA, lighter importer
The lawsuit accuses the city's Housing Agency of lax oversight of the three-story rowhouse, where a fire killed 12 members of an extended family last winter.
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Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes
The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.
1 year ago
Listen 5:40How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners
As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.
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A senior-specific PHA high-rise gives spectacular Philly views and a chance to age in place
Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.
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New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction
People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.
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‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness
After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.
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Listen 1:17Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million grant to repair homes in Philly
The grant is the largest foundational award made to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. It’ll enable the nonprofit to double the number of homes it fixes each year.
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New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place
Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.
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Wilmington and New Castle County join to simplify housing voucher process to ease restrictions
Wilmington and New Castle County will collaborate to streamline their housing voucher programs to allow residents to relocate more easily.
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Listen 1:22The Philadelphia Housing Authority is capping the waiting list at 10,000 applications. It’s expected to take three to five years to clear the list.
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HUD Secretary Fudge highlights plans to extend housing assistance for borrowers in Delaware visit
Mortgage forbearance and other tools to help fend off foreclosure are being extended beyond its initial COVID restriction to help all eligible FHA borrowers.
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Federal data show evidence of home appraisal bias in Philadelphia
Appraisals are more likely to be below contract sale prices in primarily Black neighborhoods than in primarily white neighborhoods in the city.
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